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Council responds after resident criticises problematic hotel in Northampton saying 'this is not the place to put them'

West Northamptonshire Council has responded after a resident has once again criticised a problematic hotel in Northampton.

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WNC rejects controversial padel plans which have left an affluent Northampton neighbourhood divided

A Northampton neighbourhood has been been left divided after controversial plans for two new padel courts in their area were thrown out by West Northamptonshire Council.

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Northampton shop could lose its alcohol licence after police find illegal cigarettes, tobacco and vapes hidden beneath the counter

A Northampton shop could lose its alcohol licence after Trading Standards and police found illegal cigarettes, tobacco and vapes hidden beneath the counter.

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14 new rooftop flats above Poundstretcher in busy Northampton town centre street approved

Plans to build 14 new rooftop flats on top of a Northampton town centre shop have been given the green light by the council, as the applicant says the development will “enhance” the area in terms of “appearance, character and setting”.

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'Very limited' train services from Northampton to London and Birmingham this weekend due to strike action

Passengers travelling from Northampton to London or Birmingham this weekend are being urged to check before they travel as only a limited service will be provided, due to strike action.

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West Northamptonshire Council leader reveals 'slight reshuffle' in Reform cabinet after deputy 'decides to leave'

The leader of Reform-led West Northamptonshire Council has announced his new cabinet for the forthcoming year, including a new deputy leader after the current incumbent “decided to stand down”.

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It’s time to nominate your favourite businesses – prestigious Northants Life Awards return for 2026

It is time to nominate your favourite businesses as Northants Life is delighted to announce the return of the NL Awards for 2026.

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IN PICTURES: ‘Much-loved’ 105-year-old from Northampton celebrates momentous birthday

A “much-loved” 105-year-old from Northampton celebrated his momentous birthday during a veterans and blue light workers meet-up in Duston, which came as a complete shock.

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IN PICTURES: Bite Street NN brings the latest pop-up street food to Delapre Abbey

Bite Street NN was back at Delapre Abbey in Northampton at the weekend.

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Police issue update on 'terrible accident' on busy roundabout in Northampton

Police have issued an update following a 'terrible accident' on a busy roundabout in Northampton.

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WATCH: Footage shows illegal e-scooters and e-bikes ridden across Northampton as police seize 140 vehicles during two-week operation

Footage has been released of illegal e-scooters and e-bikes being ridden across Northampton during a crackdown by police, which saw the seizure of 140 vehicles.

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Here's when a busy Northampton road will reopen following stolen car shop smash at Christmas

A busy Northampton road remains closed nearly five months after a stolen car smashed into a popular independent sandwich shop at Christmas – here’s when it is expected to reopen.

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Major plans submitted to build ‘high-quality’ block of flats on vacant brownfield land next to former school in Northampton

Major plans have been submitted to build ‘high-quality’ flats on vacant brownfield land next to a former school in Northampton.

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From water into wine: Plans unveiled to turn former Northampton Christian charity café which helped feed struggling families into late-night wine bar

Plans have been submitted to turn a former Northampton Christian charity café which helped feed struggling families into a late-night wine bar.

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Northamptonshire man arrested by police investigating two rapes in seaside town

A Northamptonshire man has been arrested by police investigating two rapes in Great Yarmouth.

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Wanted man Derry John Crowshaw remains on the run as Northamptonshire Police fail to track him down

A man who is wanted in connection with burglary offences who escaped police custody in Northampton is still at large.

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New 30mph speed limit proposed for stretch of road in Northamptonshire village

West Northamptonshire Council is proposing to introduce a new 30mph speed limit on part of a road in a Northamptonshire village.

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‘I was very surprised’: Northampton osteopath celebrates prestigious Central England award win

A home-visit osteopath serving parts of Northamptonshire has been named Osteopathy Service of the Year 2025-2026 for Central England.

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Four more air quality management areas revoked in West Northamptonshire after pollution improvements

Four Air Quality Management Areas (AQMAs) in West Northamptonshire have been revoked after pollution levels remained below national targets for at least three years.

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SCRAPPED: Plans to build large crematorium on green space next to Northampton secondary school thrown out

A council’s plans to build a large crematorium facility next to a Northampton village have been thrown out by its own planning committee, over concerns that the site would disrupt local residents and destroy green space.